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Saltz Family History

Saltz Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Salz.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Saltz family from?

You can see how Saltz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saltz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Saltz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Saltz families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Saltz's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Saltz families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saltz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Saltz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Saltz. 14% of Saltz men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Saltz women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Saltz were Proprietor and Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    13%
  • Saleslady
    13%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Housewife
    12%

What Saltz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Saltz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saltz census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Saltz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 940 military records available for the last name Saltz. For the veterans among your Saltz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saltz lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Saltz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Saltz in 1957 was 51, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saltz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saltz ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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